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Sailors from units across Camp Pendleton attend the Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course June 3, 2015, at Field Medical Training Battalion-West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. The course is designed to equip Sailors with the skills and information they need to be effective leaders. - Sailors from units across Camp Pendleton attend the Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course June 3, 2015, at Field Medical Training Battalion-West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. The course is designed to equip Sailors with the skills and information they need to be effective leaders.

Family and friends gather in front of a display dedicated to fallen Marines at a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 3. The ceremony honored six Marines killed in a UH-1Y helicopter crash while conducting relief efforts in Nepal. - Family and friends gather in front of a display dedicated to fallen Marines at a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 3. The ceremony honored six Marines killed in a UH-1Y helicopter crash while conducting relief efforts in Nepal.

Lieutenant Col. Damon K. Burrows, left, the newly-appointed commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, receives the battalion colors from Lt. Col. Matthew R. Simmons, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2015. Burrows most recently served as the assistant chief of staff, G-6, for the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I MEF, and said he plans to increase the battalion’s cyber operations presence and effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel) - Lieutenant Col. Damon K. Burrows, left, the newly-appointed commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, receives the battalion colors from Lt. Col. Matthew R. Simmons, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2015. Burrows most recently served as the assistant chief of staff, G-6, for the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I MEF, and said he plans to increase the battalion’s cyber operations presence and effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)

A Marine with 1st Marine Division, 7th Marine Regiment participates in stalking training aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 27, 2015. The training was the last event during Division School’s 6-week-long Pre-Scout Sniper Course. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released) - A Marine with 1st Marine Division, 7th Marine Regiment participates in stalking training aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 27, 2015. The training was the last event during Division School’s 6-week-long Pre-Scout Sniper Course. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released)

Major Jonathan Brown, a deputy officer in command for the Pacific Command coordination liaison with Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Instructors with MCSCG, stationed at Joint Expeditionary base Little Creek- Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., visited Camp Pendleton to give periods of instruction to Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion. The purpose of MCSCG is to discuss Pacific Command security cooperation as well as work with students and with the Marine Corps on how to engage in the PACOM environment. - Major Jonathan Brown, a deputy officer in command for the Pacific Command coordination liaison with Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group Instructors with MCSCG, stationed at Joint Expeditionary base Little Creek- Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va., visited Camp Pendleton to give periods of instruction to Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion. The purpose of MCSCG is to discuss Pacific Command security cooperation as well as work with students and with the Marine Corps on how to engage in the PACOM environment.

Lance Cpl. James Son, a joint fires observer with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, prepares to send a situation report to higher command during Exercise Maple Resolve 2015 aboard Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, May 16, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week, high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group (5 CMBG) are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table. (Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel, U.S. Marine Corps) - Lance Cpl. James Son, a joint fires observer with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, prepares to send a situation report to higher command during Exercise Maple Resolve 2015 aboard Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, May 16, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week, high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group (5 CMBG) are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table. (Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel, U.S. Marine Corps)

Tom Lindsey, left, City of Yorba Linda mayor pro tem, and Col. Matthew Trollinger, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, exchange gifts during the 11th MEU adoption ceremony in the city of Yorba Linda, Calif. May, 16, 2015. The adoption represents a pledge to support service members and their families when the unit is deployed and at home, and maintains a constant link between Yorba Linda and the military community. The 11the MEU is a flexible, adaptable, and persistent force capable of rapidly responding to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released) - Tom Lindsey, left, City of Yorba Linda mayor pro tem, and Col. Matthew Trollinger, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, exchange gifts during the 11th MEU adoption ceremony in the city of Yorba Linda, Calif. May, 16, 2015. The adoption represents a pledge to support service members and their families when the unit is deployed and at home, and maintains a constant link between Yorba Linda and the military community. The 11the MEU is a flexible, adaptable, and persistent force capable of rapidly responding to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released)

Rounds fired from a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft impact on targets during Exercise Maple Resolve 2015 at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, May 5, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group teamed up with members of the Canadian Armed Forces and conducted a series of close air support missions from fixed and rotary wing aircraft using live munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis) - Rounds fired from a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft impact on targets during Exercise Maple Resolve 2015 at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, May 5, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group teamed up with members of the Canadian Armed Forces and conducted a series of close air support missions from fixed and rotary wing aircraft using live munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Curtis)

A tour guide, who was a veteran of the USS Midway, explains the significance of Lt. Randy Cunningham and Lt. j.g. Willie Driscoll during a professional military educational trip for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force aboard the USS Midway Museum, San Diego, May 6, 2015. Cunningham and Driscoll shot down their first North Vietnamese MiG on Jan. 19, 1972. On May 10, 1972, they became the first American fliers to qualify as Aces in the Vietnam War when they shot down three MiGs in a single action. In addition to becoming the first Vietnam Aces, the two became the first Team of Aces, the first to score a triple kill over Vietnam and the first U.S. all-missile Aces. - A tour guide, who was a veteran of the USS Midway, explains the significance of Lt. Randy Cunningham and Lt. j.g. Willie Driscoll during a professional military educational trip for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force aboard the USS Midway Museum, San Diego, May 6, 2015. Cunningham and Driscoll shot down their first North Vietnamese MiG on Jan. 19, 1972. On May 10, 1972, they became the first American fliers to qualify as Aces in the Vietnam War when they shot down three MiGs in a single action. In addition to becoming the first Vietnam Aces, the two became the first Team of Aces, the first to score a triple kill over Vietnam and the first U.S. all-missile Aces.

Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a Rapid Response Kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel) - Sgt. Timothy Shirey, the data chief with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, evaluates and checks signal strength on a Rapid Response Kit during Exercise Maple Resolve 15 aboard Camp Wainwright Canadian Maneuver Training Center, Alberta, May 3, 2015. The Marines used the exercise to develop a knowledge platform to train for future operations and integrate with allied forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel)